Afghan Biographies

Agha, Ahad Mullah

Name

Agha, Ahad Mullah

Ethnic backgr.

Pashtun

Date of birth

1965

Function/Grade

Taliban Leader Zabol Province

History and Biodata

3. Biodata:Mullah Ahad Agha was born 1965 in Zabul Province. He was a Madrassa student and part-time imam in 2001. Later he was an insurgent recruiter and a member of the Taliban's governing council in Zabul province. He now is said to be a high-ranking commander in southern Zabul province.

Last week (20120312) the military committee of the Taliban’s ruling body, the Quetta Shura, ordered his arrest. His purported crime: unauthorized contacts with representatives of the High Peace Council.